White Pine Montessori is a preschool based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori. Located in a nurturing home setting in Bethlehem, NH, it serves Littleton, Bethlehem, Franconia and surrounding towns.

Walk into the classroom at White Pine Montessori and feel a sense of peace. The children are actively engaged in a variety of activities and are working alone, with a group of children, or with a teacher. The energy of the children is balanced by a sense of calm and order that gives the children the freedom to explore and concentrate.

“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” - Maria Montessori

Mission

White Pine Montessori inspires children to develop their own natural independence, self esteem, and love of life and learning. The peaceful atmosphere fosters respect and cooperation among children and within the larger community.

Philosophy

At White Pine Montessori, we believe that preschool children possess a remarkable drive to explore and absorb the world around them through their senses. Their experiences in these early years become the foundation for all future development. The Montessori Method recognizes that children have unique ways of learning and nurtures their natural curiosity. Children are exposed to a variety of experiences that appeal to individual interests and developmental levels. With gentle guidance, children make their own discoveries about the world. In making their own discoveries, children develop the self esteem and inner motivation necessary for thinking and acting independently and responsibly. We believe that success in school and in life is directly related to the degree that children believe they are capable and independent.We therefore draw on the rich legacy of Maria Montessori's teaching methods in supporting the development of each child.